Android app that helps verify the identity of a caller to prevent 'Vishing'

2015-06-30

Android

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Description

Fraudsters use a technique known as "Vishing", which involves stealing credentials from a victim over the phone while posing as a legitimate institution, such as a Bank. This app aims to provide individuals with an opportunity to verify the identity of the caller. The individual provides the caller with a unique link provided by the app. When the caller visits the link, information regarding the caller is sent as a push notification to the individual. This information includes:

Whether the caller is suspicious or not based on numerous factors.

The location of the caller and their ISP

The organisation that owns the IP address range

The location of the caller on a map

The app also allows the user to view their previous notifications. A particularly useful feature is that the individual is prompted with a notification when they receive an incoming call, reminding them to use the app if required.